Luxury hotel holiday Spicers Balfour Brisbane

Spicers Balfour is a boutique and stylish hotel in the metropolis of Brisbane. Perfect as a romantic retreat for couples, indulge in your luxurious accommodation and the fashionable surrounds of the New Farm. From here, explore the bustle of Brisbane's gleaming CBD, the shops of James Street, embrace culture on the South Bank, or encounter world-class gastronomy on Eagle St Pier. Alternatively, simply soak up the sunshine, the spectacular skyline or venture further afield to the stunning areas of surrounding Queensland.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways, Qantas or other airlines to Sydney
  • Domestic flights with Qantas to Brisbane
  • Private car transfers airport to hotel
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room and flight upgrades. Details on request

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Spicers Balfour, Brisbane

Spicers Balfour is a stylish, adult-only, art deco hotel in the fashionable, inner-city, New Farm district. With supremely comfortable accommodation, delicious Vietnamese cuisine and a stylish rooftop bar, it is an excellent base for exploring Brisbane.

Facts in brief

Location Centrally located, ten minutes' drive from the Gabba, or 30-minutes' walk along the riverfront to the Botanical Gardens

Annual opening All year

Closest airport Brisbane Airport

Distance from airport Spicers Balfour is approximately a 20-minute drive from Brisbane Airport

Hotel facilities and services

The Balfour Kitchen Restaurant, Rooftop bar, Guest lounge with library, Courtyard set amongst Frangipani trees, On-site parking, Complimentary WIFI.

Out and about nearby

Located in the fashionable inner-city Brisbane suburb of New Farm, Spicers Balfour Hotel boasts an unbeatable position for exploring the delights of this up-market Queensland metropolis. Just three kilometres from the city, a 15-minute stroll will lead you to the bustling heart of Brisbane, with its gleaming office towers, Queen Street mall and department store shopping. If boutique shopping, stylish restaurants and smart bars are what you desire, the nearby James Street is a great place to head for some relaxing. To gain a great vantage point of the city, climb the Story Bridge. Completed in 1940 and measuring 777 meters long by 74 meters high, intrepid climbers will be greeted with spectacular vistas over the skyline of Brisbane, the Glass House Mountains and Moreton Bay. Elsewhere, explore Brisbane's arts and entertainment precinct on the South Bank, including the renowned Gallery of Modern Art, the Brisbane Eye or the stunning Grand Arbour. Alternatively, the up-market waterfront Eagle St Pier provides a great spot for world-class dining options and unrivalled views of the Brisbane River.

Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.
Mrs H, Sep 2023

Holiday price guide A stay at this hotel is usually part of a tailor-made touring holiday of Australia which would include stays at several hotels and a variety of transport arrangements. We calculate the price of each tour on a tailor-made basis and include all arrangements. If you want to book this hotel on its own with flights and transfers as a stand-alone holiday, then please contact us for prices.

From about

Holiday Code EXH5032

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Spicers Balfour, Brisbane

Room descriptions

At Spicers Balfour, each modern guest room has a unique design and features fine Italian bed linen, spacious bathrooms with lush toiletries, state of the art Bose sound systems, a Nespresso coffee machine, comfortable work facilities and internet

Executive Rooms These nine rooms have a European feel and modern conveniences. They range in size from 18sqm to 27sqm and are located within the main Balfour Hotel building, spread over two floors. Several of the downstairs rooms open onto a small courtyard, whilst the upstairs rooms feature large windows that allow the fresh air to flow in.
One Bedroom Simla Suites These are the newest rooms of the hotel, and are located in the Simla building separate to the main hotel. Designed to reflect the art deco style of the building, they are spacious and feature a bedroom, separate sitting area, ensuite and luxury amenities.
Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.
Mrs H, Sep 2023

Holiday price guide A stay at this hotel is usually part of a tailor-made touring holiday of Australia which would include stays at several hotels and a variety of transport arrangements. We calculate the price of each tour on a tailor-made basis and include all arrangements. If you want to book this hotel on its own with flights and transfers as a stand-alone holiday, then please contact us for prices.

From about

Holiday Code EXH5032

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Spicers Balfour, Brisbane

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to the Spicers Balfour in Brisbane, Expressions Holidays includes flights from London to Brisbane with British Airways or Qantas (flying time is about 23 hrs 15 mins to Brisbane), but Brisbane is served by a wide variety of international airlines and we can include other airlines in your holiday. The chosen airline will almost certainly depend upon any stopovers you might want to make en-route to Australia.Spicers Balfour is a 20-minute drive from Brisbane Airport. It is located in central Brisbane, in the fashionable New Farm district. Expressions Holidays includes private chauffeured transfers to reach this hotel from the airport. A hire can be provided for those wishing to explore the wider area or as part of a longer touring itinerary.

Additional information

Children: Spicers Balfour is suitable for adults only.

Absolutely loved it. Bespoke sense of the trip is very good. Very pleasant and efficient service.
Mrs H, Sep 2023

Holiday price guide A stay at this hotel is usually part of a tailor-made touring holiday of Australia which would include stays at several hotels and a variety of transport arrangements. We calculate the price of each tour on a tailor-made basis and include all arrangements. If you want to book this hotel on its own with flights and transfers as a stand-alone holiday, then please contact us for prices.

From about

Holiday Code EXH5032

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Spicers Balfour, Brisbane

Highlights of Queensland

Sailing around the Whitsundays, Experiencing the largest sand island in the world – Fraser Island, Exploring the pristine Daintree Rainforest, Snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef, Seeing the endless horizons of the Gulf Savannah, Visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Tour the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, Sunday market in scenic Port Douglas.

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